MS365Azure Administrator (Local candidates only to Denver metro area)

(Hybrid Part-Time)

LOCAL CANDIDATES ONLY TO THE DENVER METRO AREA

Company Information

NexGen Technologies Inc. is a leading IT services firm specializing in delivering innovative highquality solutions to our federal government clients. Our core competencies include IT professional support services software development cloud services IT Operations Agile project management and GIS services.

Job Summary

NexGen is currently seeking apart-time local mid-level MS 365/AzureAdministratorwithexpertisein administration and configuration of MS 365 security controls. You shallbe responsible forreviewing and updating security policies and procedures to ensure compliance with various IT security standards as well as contributing to enhancing overall security posture. The ideal candidate shall have a strong background in MS 365/Azureadministration with demonstrable hands-on experience supporting compliance with industry-best practices and major security standards. This individual shall work closely with NexGen technical staff.

Supervisory Responsibilities

There are no supervisory responsibilities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (as assigned)

• Configure MS 365/Azuresecurity policies to ensure compliance with various industry standards.

• Conduct regular IT audits and assessments of existing security controls within the MS 365tenant/Azure resource groupstoidentifypotential risks or vulnerabilities.

• Collaborate with theNexGensSecurity and IncidenceResponse Teamto address and mitigate security risks and ensure compliance with relevant regulatory requirements.

• Assistinreviewing security policies and supporting readinessfor security audits and certifications.

• Work with automated compliance monitoring tools/services () to streamline compliance processes and ensure continuous monitoring.

• Stay up to date with the latest security trends technologies and regulatory changes to ensure best practices are followed.

• Collaborate with NexGen and 3rd party staff toidentify address and mitigate security risks and ensure compliance with the relevant regulatory requirements.

• Hybrid withmutually agreedon-site presencerequiredto meet support requirements.

• Other duties as assigned.

Technical Skills

• 4 years of experience in administering MS 365 and Azure tenants includingmanaging user accounts access privileges licensing Entra ID MFAconfigurationbillingand budgeting etc.

• 2 years of demonstrable hands-on experience configuring and testing security policies and controls in MS365AzureMSSharePoint Power Platform and MS Teams.

• Demonstrableunderstanding of security best practices risk management and compliance frameworks.

• Updatemaintain and manageNexGenfurnishedlaptops including inventory tracking etc.

• ProvideTier-I/Tier II troubleshooting support for the M365 and Azure tenant.

• An idealcandidatewould haveexperience inadministrating andmaintaininga GCCenclave withaVDIsetup.

AdditionalRequirements:

• Ability to work independently with excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

• Strong communicationskills with the ability to collaborate effectively across different teams.

• A minimum standard speed foroptimalperformance of 50x25 (50mbpsdownload x 25mbpsupload) isrequired.

• A dedicated space lacking ongoing interruptions to protect sensitive but unclassified federal information.

• The successful candidate will also be able to pass background screening prior to employment.

• USCitizenshiplegal permanent residence or US work authorization with minimum 3 years of continuous US presence is required due to federal contract requirements.

• Candidates shall be located within 50 miles of Lakewood CO 80228.

Desired Skills

• Knowledge of security frameworks and compliance standards.

Education

• Associates degree in Management Information Systems Computer Science Business or related discipline or equivalent experience.

Physical Requirements

Reliable internet (50 Mbps down / 25 Mbps up) and a secure remote work environment.

Reasonableaccommodationswill be provided as needed. (We provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities to enable them to perform the essential functions.)

NexGen Technologies Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race color religion sex national origin age disability genetic information or veteran status.

Compensation: $35 per hour to $45 per hour

(The successful candidates starting pay will fall within the salary range provided and isdeterminedbased on job-related factors including but not limited to experience qualifications knowledge skills geographic work location and market conditions.)

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